Four Island Classic Ocean Race

Date: 29 January 2012
Location: Whalers Boat Ramp, Encounter Bay SA

REGISTRATION LINK -   register

Registration 8.30am

Briefing 9.45am

First start 10.00am

Distance 12km

Registration area in front of Whalers Inn, Encounter Bay

Finish in front of Port Elliot Surf life Saving Clubrooms

Check out Swellnet for Victor

Tomorrow's coastal forecast showing sea heights and winds.

Other reference -

www.paddlesportssa.com.au

www.saoceanpaddleseries.com

The Victor Harbor course used for the 4 Island Ocean Race has a fantastic long down wind leg plus the added ingredient of four islands including Wright, Granite, Seal and Pullen. These islands not only allow a visual treat to paddlers who race around these landscape icons, but they heavily influence race strategies for paddlers.

One of the skills of ocean racing is that of using the conditions to your advantage. Where are wind waves at their best? Is it worth deviating from the shortest line to benefit from these? How can I best navigate to the next turn? The presence of four islands introduces factors such as shelter from wind, impact on tidal influences, taking on or avoiding the significant recoil on the seaward side of the Islands and when to duck out of an island's Lee?

View the promo video here

NB - Competitors must register an intent to participate through the registration link before c.o.b. (5pm) on the Friday before the event -

Contact us

Steve Dalton    paddlesportssa@gmail.com      mob; 0404 501 738

Marc Brehin    irrigationsos@bigpond.com            mob; 0418 812 142